Specifications DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)
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Basic information
| Brand | DeSoto |
|---|---|
| Model | Fireflite |
| Version | Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) |
| Engine power | 325 KM – 325 KM |
| Years of production | 1958 r. – 1959 r. |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of seats | 6 |
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Basic version information
| Brand | DeSoto |
|---|---|
| Model | Fireflite |
| Version | Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) |
| Engine | 6.3 V8 (325 KM) TorqueFlite |
| Engine type | Combustion engine |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Start of production | 1958 r. |
| End of production | 1959 r. |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Number of seats | 6 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
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Engine
| Engine displacement | 6276 cm³ |
|---|---|
| Fuel injection system | Carburetor |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine configuration | V-shaped |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Cylinder bore | 107.95 mm |
| Piston stroke | 85.85 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.7 l |
| Coolant capacity | 15.1 l |
Volume and weight
| Fuel tank | 87 l |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 1891 kg |
Vehicle dimensions
| Length | 5616 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1999 mm |
| Height | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm |
| Front track | 1549 mm |
| Rear track | 1516 mm |
| Ground clearance | 142 mm |
| Approach angle | 15 ° |
| Departure angle | 11 ° |
| Ramp angle | 10.4 ° |
| Front overhang | 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | 1527 mm |
| Turning circle | 15.2 m |
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Type of automatic gearbox | TorqueFlite |
| Front suspension | Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms |
| Rear suspension | Leaf springs |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Front brake disc/drum diameter | 305 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Rear brake disc/drum diameter | 305 mm |
| Steering system | Worm gearbox |
| ABS | no |